GAA: Tim Thomas - 1.77* / Carey Price 2.38
Wins: Carey Price 21 / Tim Thomas 19
Shutouts: Tim Thomas 6* / Carey Price 4
Save Percentage: Tim Thomas .946* / Carey Price .919
Games Played: Carey Price 39* / Tim Thomas 30
* = leads league
Both are Vezina candidates and both have their respective teams dominating the Northeast Division (two points separates the Bruins in 3rd place and the Canadiens in 7th). Both goalies were lights out two years ago and had down years last season. All of the numbers point to Tim Thomas being the better goalie. So why would I pick Carey Price over Thomas? This may sound simple, but age. Tim Thomas is 36, Carey Price is 23. I would much rather have fresh legs for the grind of the playoff season. Plus, I feel like Carey Price thrives on the pressure of being the man. Last year, he had Jaroslav Halak breathing down his neck. This year, it's all on him (no shot of the Habs going to Alex Auld), and Price looks like he's in top-notch form with each start. Tim Thomas is playing fantastic hockey, but Price is my pick.
